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From this spot one gets a fine view of the surrounding islands, Nothe to
north, Komo to the N.N.W., Namuka ilau to the N.W. beyond Yuvutha and Navutu
ira; Kambara, Wangava and Marambo to the west. Fulanga to the south and the
two Ongea islands to the S.E. One can also see a good deal of the reef sur-
rounding this Yangasa Cluster, and the small reefs to the east, including that
surrounding Naiabo.
The head of the bay containing the sand beach below, is black with a
huge school of minnows which are being constantly chased by a number of large
gray fish, smaller olive yellow fish and long slender garfish.
Descended the west side at a different point than where I had come up.
Caught a second snake coiled up in a hollow. Worked back to the N.W. bay. There
caught a number of specimens on beach grass. Returned to schooner at 4:30.
Developed 2 rolls films in evening.
Monday, August 11, 1924.
Navutu ira and Yuvutha islands.
Left schooner at 6:40, sailing N.N.W. past Yuvutha (240') to Navutu ira (270').
(Rocks out in front)
Yuvutha From the East.
Yuvutha is a small circular island, sloping up rapidly from the rocky
beach, the undercut shelf extending clear around. Above this 8 to 15 foot